This concurrent resolution, submitted under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. This includes preventing the deployment of ground forces in a combat or occupation role, unless Congress provides explicit authorization through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. However, the resolution includes several important rules of construction. It clarifies that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, or allied states from imminent attack, nor does it preclude maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region. Furthermore, it explicitly states that it does not require the removal of United States Armed Forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran. Additionally, the resolution ensures that it will not influence or disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities related to threats from Iran. This includes the collection, analysis, and sharing of intelligence with coalition partners, provided the President deems such sharing appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States. Consistent with the War Powers Resolution, this concurrent resolution is not to be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 89 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Jayapal of Washington, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5160-5165; text: CR H5160)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 89 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Jayapal of Washington, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5160-5165; text: CR H5160)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).
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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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| Updated: 7/23/2026
This concurrent resolution, submitted under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. This includes preventing the deployment of ground forces in a combat or occupation role, unless Congress provides explicit authorization through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. However, the resolution includes several important rules of construction. It clarifies that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, or allied states from imminent attack, nor does it preclude maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region. Furthermore, it explicitly states that it does not require the removal of United States Armed Forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran. Additionally, the resolution ensures that it will not influence or disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities related to threats from Iran. This includes the collection, analysis, and sharing of intelligence with coalition partners, provided the President deems such sharing appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States. Consistent with the War Powers Resolution, this concurrent resolution is not to be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 89 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Jayapal of Washington, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5160-5165; text: CR H5160)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 89 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Jayapal of Washington, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5160-5165; text: CR H5160)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).